The Seven Kingdoms – How England Began as a Patchwork of Realms

This episode unpacks the messy politics, wars and culture of the early Anglo‑Saxon kingdoms that eventually coalesced into England. We sift through the sparse Chronicle entries, archaeological evidence, and later chroniclers to tease apart myth from fact, looking at kings such as Æthelfrith, Offa and Egbert, Viking raids and the spread of Christian institutions. The narrative shows how regional rivalries, dynastic marriages and common enemies forged a single political entity by the ninth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices